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Minutes of 8/21/2013

October 16th, 2013

August Minutes 8/21/13
Meeting called to order by Chair at 7:00pm
Members: Bonnie Moroney, Joan Karpf, Mike Hogan, and Dave Scalley

Public: Linda Dowling recording

Pledge of allegiance
Minutes for July not completed

Chairman Hogan discussed budget workshop and those that would like to attend. Dates and times discussed. Dave Scalley mentioned he would be going as did Joan and Bonnie.

Chairman Hogan asked about the repetitiveness of the meetings and what the meetings entail. Bonnie mentioned there are changes each year which make the meetings valuable.

Chairman Hogan discussed a schedule for department heads to meet with the select board and the budget committee. Bonnie mentioned the select board will be submitting their budget to the Budget Committee on Oct. 16th. The schedule will then be made for dept. heads to meet with the budget committee...Meetings will be spread out and similar in scheduling "grouped together" as they are for the select board.
Bonnie mentioned there could be changes made during the process as the information for estimates can change from the time the original estimates were brought forth. Joan mention the dates and timeline for what the budget committee will need to set up including the public hearing as it is the budget committee's budget that goes on the ballot. Discussion about last years meeting when there was a misunderstanding between budget committee and the select board regarding the salary of an employee. Discussion about the budget committee's role and input in the actual final budget set forth at the deliberative session.
Discussion scheduling future budget meetings based on certain state deadlines.

Discussion about Dan Walker's resignation at the first budget meeting and Bonnie mentioned that she had spoken to Rena Vecchio about filling the vacancy. Bonnie mention that member Jack Catalano has shown up for one meeting and has not attended since. Dave Scalley mentioned he has spoken with Jack and that he has attempted to make the meetings but that this is Jack's busy time of year. Bonnie made a motion to recommend to the selectboard to have Rena Vecchio replace Dan Walker for the remainder of the year, second by Dave Scalley, all in favor.

Rob mentioned his concern bout Jack's absence, chairman Hogan mentioned he believes it is 6 meetings before being able to ask a member if he/she would like to resign. Rob mentioned his concern that we have had several meetings with passionate discussion about issues, and that a member can then come to a meeting and have voting power is concerning. Bonnie mentioned her willingness when the budget numbers start getting mentioned during the forthcoming meetings that she would keep track of that in assistance to the meeting minutes.
Much discussion about Town Hall and other Town buildings and heating cost's arose. Several idea were mentioned. Having Fire, Police, and Town Offices under one roof were the main ideas. Where to have such a complex and the historical connection of the existing Town Hall were all discussed. Discussion about clearly making the numbers known to the townspeople to be able to better explain the financial savings that would occur if these Departments were all housed in a centrally located energy efficient complex. The Town Building Committee is to meet on August 28th.
Hydrant repair line was discussed and that the hydrant repair could be considered infrastructure and the cost could be shared by all townspeople.Discussion about Bretton Woods being a separate entity when it comes to the water dept. Bonnie mentioned it is envisioned to move that line item to the general fund to spread the cost's to infrastructure. The safety aspect when the fire Dept. uses the water was also discussed.
Bonnie Made motion to adjourn, Joan seconded, all in favor at 8:15pm
Respectfully submitted,
Rob Gauthier